Mayor Sam Teresi

We've added a little history to the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk. Newly appointed City Historian Ashley Senske spent the past few months working with various groups researching historical photos to place in each of the six kiosks along the trail. The photos give a glance at what you would have seen at each of the locations at some point in history. A brief narrative explains each of the pictures. For more information, see the accompanying The Post-Journal article. For a map of the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk and the kiosk locations, visit http://www.jamestownny.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-locations/greater-jamestown-riverwalk/.

History Marking The Way | News, Sports, Jobs - Post Journal Those enjoying the paths of the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk will now have plenty of new information to take in along the way, thanks to the newly-unveiled Riv

Help me in congratulating Ashley Senske, whom I recently appointed as Jamestown City Historian. Ashley has accumulated a wealth of knowledge during her studies to obtain a Master’s Degree in Information Library Sciences from the State University of New York at Buffalo. For the past several months, Ashley has been organizing and archiving the vast internal records in my office in accordance with state law. Her past experience includes working for several local historical archives, such as the Oliver Archive Center in the Chautauqua Institution, the Robert H. Jackson Center, and currently at the National Comedy Center. We leave the history and future record keeping duties in Ashley's capable hands. For more information, see the accompanying press release from my office.

Local Archivist Appointed City Historian - City of Jamestown, New York Mayor Sam Teresi today (December 28, 2019) announced the appointment of Ashley Senske to serve in the position of City Historian. She replaces B. Dolores Thompson, who announced her retirement earlier this year after a long and distinguished service as City Historian, reaching into four decades. Ms....

We're continuing to make Downtown Jamestown more accessible to motorists and pedestrians. Soon, our Department of Public Works Traffic Division will implement the findings of the "Smart Tourism Transportation in Jamestown" report conducted by Bergmann Associates. The work will include installing vehicular, pedestrian, and parking wayfinding signage throughout the Central Business District. This will point motorists to long-term parking and guide them by foot to key destinations downtown, cutting down on traffic and emissions. The program also includes installing approximately 400 "smart" meters that will accept coin, credit card, or mobile app payment. This has all been made possible by a $400,000 Federal Highway Administration Transportation grant administered through the New York State Department of Transportation Alternatives/Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program, as well as $100,000 local match funding from the Gebbie Foundation. For more information, see the accompanying The Post-Journal article.

Smart Meters, Directional Signs To Be Installed | News, Sports, Jobs - Post Journal Assisting tourist and city residents find local attractions and providing multiple parking meter paying options will be happening next year in downtown Jamest

During the past months since we announced the possibility of installing a splash pad in one of our parks, a team of city officials has been researching the question, "where?" The Department of Development, Department of Public Works, and Jamestown Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department have looked at seven or eight park sites to figure out the right location for an initial splash pad project. We recently released their report on the city website http://www.jamestownny.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Splash-Pad-Site-Selection-Report.pdf. For more information, check out the accompanying The Post-Journal article.

‘I Had A Crazy Idea’ | News, Sports, Jobs - Post Journal After considering five locations, Allen Park was selected as the location for a planned splash pad project. “I had a crazy idea after I had lunch with my

The City of Jamestown Historical Marker Booklet has been updated and is now available online. Thanks to the work of City Historian Ashley Senske, the Historical Marker Committee, and the Jamestown Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department, anyone can view or download the up-to-date marker booklet from the city website http://www.jamestownny.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/historical-marker-program/. The PDF includes cover artwork so it can be printed, as well. Ms. Senske recently spent the past several months updating the booklet text and photos, as well as adding several new marker entries. For more information, follow The Post-Journal article accompanying this post.

The ‘Pearl City’ | News, Sports, Jobs - Post Journal If you want to know more about the history of the “Pearl City,” dozens of historical markers are now online. On Tuesday, city officials announced that peo

The pavilion in Veterans Memorial Park is complete. The Veterans Memorial Commission, city officials, and I recently cut the ribbon on the new structure. It was a celebration of all the work done in the park the last few years, including a new parking lot and a concrete pathway. This was all made possible by a lengthy and massive fundraising effort by the commission, as well as $100,000 in state funding secured by former state senator Cathy Young. Thanks to everyone for your hard work and persistence in getting this done. For more information, click on the accompanying The Post-Journal article.

Vets Memorial Park | News, Sports, Jobs - Post Journal Years of fundraising and construction efforts came to fruition on Monday afternoon, as community leaders gathered at Veterans Memorial Park for a ribbon-cutting

We recently celebrated the new handicapped accessible entrance to the Fenton History Center with a ribbon cutting. The construction of the project was funded through the city's Community Development Block Grant ADA Improvement to Public Facilities Program. It included a new snow- and ice-melt concrete ramp with a new boiler system, as well as reconstruction of the porch architecture to match the historical feel of the building. For more information, see the The Post-Journal article https://www.post-journal.com/news/local-news/2019/12/fenton-staff-cuts-ribbon-on-handicap-accessible-entrance/.

Every year during my 20 years as mayor, I've visited dozens of local companies as part of my Business Tour Program. As my time serving as mayor winds down, I had the opportunity to end this program right where I started my career as a young staffer right out of graduate school 35 years ago. I recently toured Bush Industries with Department of Development Acting Director Crystal Surdyk, Development Coordinator Stephanie Wright, and my Executive Assistant Matt Hanley. This was important to me because the first big project that I had the opportunity to solo on was the establishment of Bush Industries here in the Greater Jamestown Area. In part, the ownership decided to locate the company here because of the financing package we were able to provide at the time. Thank you to President and CEO Mike Evans for taking the time to sit down with us to update us on the future of the company. While I can't go into specifics, Bush Industries has solidified its place in the marketplace through a successful refocus on eCommerce. With a strategy to expand its offerings in that arena, Bush Industries will continue to grow and provide jobs for many career paths, from tech to production. While it has had its challenges through the years, I'm proud that Bush Industries is on firm footing and I wish the owners, management, and employees much success in the years to come.

I recently had the pleasure of signing the first lease extension with the Frewsburg Soccer Club for its use and management of the Allen Park Ice Rink. The extension will allow the club to practice and hold events in the building for the next seven years. Following their time in the building the past year and the amount of resources the club has invested to bring it up to their standards for use, coach and organizer Scott Stone says the organization has fallen in love with the facility. It is great to have such a strong and stable steward for the old ice rink. For more information, see the The Post-Journal article https://www.post-journal.com/news/local-news/2019/12/frewsburg-soccer-club-kick-starts-city-building-use/.

The Jamestown Police Department has a new tool to use for public safety and investigations. It's a mobile wireless video surveillance system and the JPD plans to deploy it for the first time during Jamestown Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration (

It's and our friends from DoubleTree by Hilton Jamestown stopped in to drop off some famous Hilton Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies!!! In celebration, anyone can stop into the DoubleTree on Fourth Street for a free cookie today!

Today is the day! I want to remind you to remember to Shop Local, Shop Small on this Small Business Saturday. Thanks to our friends at Jamestown Skate Products​, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, and Jamestown Renaissance Corporation​ for helping to raise awareness of this important event for our small business owners.

The JRC begins its Shop Small, Win Big contest today https://jamestownupclose.com/shop-small-win-big/.

Jamestown Skate Products is still raising money for matching funds to build a Community Skate Park with the help of the Tony Hawk Foundation and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation​. See the donation site and please give https://www.crcfonline.org/product/skate-jtny-fund/.

Check your favorite local news source for more information.

Holiday shopping is upon us and I want to remind you to remember to Shop Local, Shop Small on Small Business Saturday, December 30. Thanks to our friends at Jamestown Skate Products, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, and Jamestown Renaissance Corporation for helping to raise awareness of this important date for our small business owners.

The JRC begins its Shop Small, Win Big contest that day https://jamestownupclose.com/shop-small-win-big/.

Jamestown Skate Products is still raising money for matching funds to build a Community Skate Park with the help of the Tony Hawk Foundation and Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. See the donation site https://www.crcfonline.org/product/skate-jtny-fund/.

Check your favorite local news source for more information.

We recently welcomed the Lutheran Jamestown Gustavus Adolphus Learning Center Accountability and Responsibility Program students to tour the Municipal Building. The students learn leadership and life skills through the program, but also take time to have some fun and learn about their surrounding community. As I told the students, "If you find a career that you love, you will never work another day in your life." For more information about the tour, see the The Post-Journal article https://www.post-journal.com/news/community/2019/11/ga-family-services-tours-city-hall-police-department/.

We are inside the Zonta Club of Jamestown 16 Days of Activism. During the next two weeks, I urge residents to join with the local club in saying NO to violence against women. To promote the cause, Zonta members are selling orange wrist bands for $1 and running a local sign campaign. For information, click on the page in my post above, visit www.zontajamestown.org, or email [email protected]. For more, see the The Post-Journal article https://www.post-journal.com/news/community/2019/11/zonta-club-to-recognize-16-days-of-activism/.

The Jamestown Fire Department is going out to bid on two new pumper trucks as part of the Smart City Capital Improvement Plan. Combined with refurbishing the ladder truck the city purchased in 2008, $1.2 million has been earmarked as part of the bonding plan. The new pumper trucks will have built-in safety features that have been developed in recent years. For full details, see the The Post-Journal article https://www.post-journal.com/news/page-one/2019/11/city-seeks-bids-to-replace-aging-fire-engines/.

Congratulations to Michelle McCray and her family for recently cutting the ribbon on Dot's Gift Boutique on Third Street. The gift shop further fills a retail void in the downtown, selling unique items for nearly any occasion. I've been to numerous shops locally and in my travels. They've done an amazing job inside and out to make it a top notch shopping experience right here in Jamestown. Dot's joins the recently opened Brindle Barn Co. and Designs by Ashley to meet your holiday shopping needs. For more information, see the The Post-Journal article https://www.post-journal.com/news/business/2019/11/recreating-the-past/.

The Jamestown City Council will hold its public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget tonight at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, Municipal Building. The hearing is an opportunity for the public to give input to the Council on the $36.6 million spending plan. The Council and administration can then take that input into consideration before taking a final vote before December 1. For more information, see the accompanying link.

2020 Executive Budget - City of Jamestown, New York Mayor Sam Teresi presented his FY 2020 General Operating Budget to the general public on October 8, 2019. The release of Mayor Teresi’s spending plan is the beginning of the 2020 budget process. The budget will go on to the Jamestown City Council for its review and action in the coming weeks. Duri...

It's Academy Day in the Jamestown Public Schools and I had the chance to spend some time talking with students about their potential career paths. One of the best parts of being mayor over the years is to talk with our young people about their futures and the future of the city. We've enjoyed partnering with the school district and hope we have helped enrich the lives of some of our young people. The students also visited the Police and Fire Departments and a couple of them are looking to serve in those areas. Thank you for including us!

We've been updating the signage in our parks with the Jamestown Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department logo and design. New signs have been installed at Jackson-Taylor, McCrea Point, and Allen Parks. The rest of signs will be installed in the remaining parks as funds are made available. For more information, check out the The The Post-Journal article https://www.post-journal.com/news/page-one/2019/11/new-design/.

Photos and more information about the harvesting and the City of Jamestown Christmas Tree and the installation on Tracy Plaza. Courtesy of the Jamestown Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department.

The Christmas Tree is being placed on Tracy Plaza this morning...

It's Christmas Tree delivery day! We'll be going live for the placement on Tracy Plaza

Congratulations, Vince DeJoy, on your retirement from the position as the city's Director of Development. Thank you for your service to the community and your hard work to make Jamestown a better place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Good luck on your new endeavors and I...we...wish you much success!

The sign is up to designate the former Chadakoin Park as the newly renamed Jackson-Taylor Park. The city and families of Dr. Isabelle Jackson and Vivian and Lula Taylor unveiled the sign during a recent ceremony near the park entrance at Washington and 13th Streets. The renaming was spearheaded by the local community through a petition presented earlier this year to the City Council. The Council formally changed the name by unanimous resolution at its meeting on September 30, 2019. For more information, see the The Post-Journal article https://www.post-journal.com/news/page-one/2019/11/amazing-people/.

In 1969, Stan Lundine was elected mayor of the City of Jamestown. Today, I proclaimed Stan Lundine Day in celebration of Stan's 50 years of public service. I presented the proclamation to Robert H. Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon and the document will appear in the Stan Lundine exhibit now open to the general public.

Leaf collection starts today. For details, follow the accompanying link...

2019 Leaf Collection - City of Jamestown, New York Public Works Director Jeffrey Lehman, P.E., announces that Phase I of the leaf collection in Jamestown will begin Monday, November 4, 2019. Residents are advised to rake leaves to the terrace behind the curb and NOT into the street. Please refrain from placing any trash, plastic bags, containers, et...

Some additional pictures from the 2019 Halloween Fun Fest.

It's almost time for the Halloween Fun Fest!

While the weather forecast looks ominous for tonight, don't forget the City of Jamestown puts on a free, indoor, safe alternative to trick-or-treating! The 35th Annual Halloween Fun Fest runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Allen Park Ice Rink. Costume contests with prizes. Food, live music, games and haunted house! I hope to see you there! For more information, click on the accompanying link.

Halloween Fun Fest - City of Jamestown, New York 35th Annual Citywide Halloween Fun Fest Set for October 31 The 35th Annual Citywide Halloween Fun-Fest will be held on Thursday, October 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the former Allen Park Ice Rink. The event has been planned to offer a safe, fun and no-cost alternative to trick-or-treating door to d...

The city's safe alternative to trick-or-treating will be held this Thursday, Halloween Night, at the Allen Park Ice Rink from 6 to 8 p.m. Costume contest, live music, haunted house, food, refreshments, and fun! Follow the link to see full details.

Halloween Fun Fest - City of Jamestown, New York 35th Annual Citywide Halloween Fun Fest Set for October 31 The 35th Annual Citywide Halloween Fun-Fest will be held on Thursday, October 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the former Allen Park Ice Rink. The event has been planned to offer a safe, fun and no-cost alternative to trick-or-treating door to d...

Busy day for our Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division crews...

Plans are coming together for the 35th Annual City of Jamestown Halloween Fun Fest. The yearly event at the Allen Park Ice Rink will take place on Halloween, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. For full details, follow the accompanying link or check out the The Post-Journal article https://www.post-journal.com/news/local-news/2019/10/safe-alternative/.

Halloween Fun Fest 35th Annual Citywide Halloween Fun Fest Set for October 31 The 35th Annual Citywide Halloween Fun-Fest will be held on Thursday, October 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the former Allen Park Ice Rink.…